New sentencing procedures proposed
The Judiciary Committee considered three bills Feb. 11 that would alter sentencing procedures for Nebraska courts. LB172, introduced by Omaha
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State funds sought for jail death costs
The state would be responsible for certain costs incurred for inmate deaths under a bill heard Feb. 12 by the
Read MoreCigar shop bill amended, advanced
Cigar and tobacco shops would be exempt from the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act under a bill advanced from select
Read MoreState energy plan recommended
LB583, introduced by Ogallala Sen. Ken Schilz, would require the state Energy Office to adopt an integrated state energy plan.
Read MoreBills would allow school emergency expenditures, electronic records
Schools would be allowed to make emergency expenditures and keep electronic public records under bills heard Feb. 11 by the
Read MoreLivestock development grants proposed
Counties could receive grants for livestock development projects under a bill heard by the Agriculture Committee Feb. 10. LB175, introduced
Read MoreNew learning community funding method proposed
Members of the Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill that would change how state aid is distributed
Read MoreLearning community opt-out proposed
Learning community school districts could terminate their membership under a bill heard by the Education Committee Feb. 10. LB481, introduced
Read MoreAdditional powers for certain SIDs proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill that would provide additional powers for certain sanitary and
Read MoreLocal option sales tax on mechanical amusement devices advanced
Cities and villages could levy an occupation tax on businesses operating mechanical amusement devices under a bill advanced from general
Read MoreBill would repeal motorcycle helmet law
Motorcyclists in Nebraska no longer would be required to wear helmets under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications
Read MoreBills would address poverty factors in school aid formula
Members of the Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills that seek to address the needs of students
Read MoreMountain lion license plate proposed
Nebraska drivers could show their support for mountain lions with special license plates under a bill heard by the Transportation
Read MoreIncreased worker benefits proposed
Certain workers in Nebraska would see increased benefits under two bills heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 9.
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Banker invests in legislative service
Sen. John Stinner’s path to the Nebraska Legislature began in a Pennsylvania household with seven siblings.
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